Purpose: This study aims to explore school health promotion (HP) as a set of institutionally embedded professional practices. Design/methodology/approach: This is a qualitative study using data from nineteen interviews with school professionals in Sweden. Data analysis was informed by practice theory and an institutional logic perspective.…

This is a conceptual paper that examines the emergence of the 'therapeutic university' and considers its potential implications for policy and practice in Higher Education (HE). Concern over the well-being and mental health of university students both in the United Kingdom (UK) and internationally has recently intensified in media, academic and…

Blockchain is characterized as a disruptive technology in many sectors, including accounting and auditing. Despite blockchain's great potential, several studies point out that tangible applications in accounting and auditing are slow to develop and to become widespread. This article looks at the practices and strategies of blockchain education in…

The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive perspective by examining the studies on technology in early childhood in detail. In the study, bibliometric analysis of 391 articles published in SSCI-ESCI and SCI Expanded indexed journals between 1988-2023 from Web of Science database was conducted. This rigorous screening using the PRISMA flow…

Formal and informal STEM learning settings are often assumed to interconnect, as conveyed by the widely used metaphor of the STEM learning 'ecosystem'. While this metaphor usefully conveys the sense of a complex system that comprised interconnected, differentiated parts, it has been critiqued for struggling to engage with power relations and…

This study explores how and under what boundary conditions school leadership influences teachers' instructional practices in Turkey. Using survey data from a sample of 928 teachers in 87 middle and high schools, the present study tested a moderated mediation model of school leadership's effects on teacher instructional practices, with teacher…

An educational system should be a true reflection of the changing society in which we live. However, looking at current educational practices, this premise is unfortunately called into question, and an educational metamorphosis toward active, democratic, inclusive and creative pedagogical practices for children is clearly needed. Faced with this…

Objective/Research Question: The global pandemic has caused major disruptions to technical education, a leading innovator in providing students with the most up-to-date education and training as they transition into careers. Although there is growing evidence of instructional changes in higher education more broadly in response to COVID-19, we…

Purpose: To evaluate what aspects of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) pedagogical practices used during the COVID-19 pandemic should be used to inform and improve in-person and online higher education programmes for the traditionally practical courses of agriculture, food and horticulture. Design/methodology/Approach: Following the Triangulation…

Although active learning is deemed essential in education, research has shown that its implementation in teaching practice is limited, while its potential benefits are not used to their maximum. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the determinants of active learning in contemporary teaching from the perspective of students and teachers in…

In this tribute, Barry J. Zimmerman, a distinguished academic and influential scholar, is commemorated for his remarkable contributions to education and research following his passing on February 17th, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Renowned for his visionary approach to teaching and human learning, Zimmerman challenged traditional paradigms and…

Inclusive education at the university requires a commitment from staff and faculty to guide higher education towards equality and equity. The scientific literature suggests that the success of students with disability depends, to a large extent, on the attitude of faculty members and their willingness to make adjustments. Faculty who carry out…

The research aims to investigate educational activities in preschool classrooms during the post-pandemic period from the perspectives of teachers and children. A qualitative research-case study design was employed. The study group consisted of 11 children (six girls, five boys) aged 4-6 years and seven teachers (female) from various cities in…

Across the country and across the political aisle, people largely all want the same things for America's children: The opportunity to receive an education that prepares them to contribute as productive members of society and find success in life on a path of their choosing. As public education leaders, the AASA are committed to adopting highly…

With public demand for community schools on the rise, this timely book provides an empowering, step-by-step approach for school leaders to cultivate community school practices within their schools while simultaneously engaging in the policy advocacy process. This is an actionable toolkit with practical advice, helpful checklists and inventories,…